The Director of the USPTO recently explained why patents are “innovation currency,” how they create jobs and how they add significantly to the economy. He also explained why this is driving the multi-billion dollar acquisitions of patents and high-profile patent wars in the mobile space. The Director also acknowledged that…
YES! One of the often cited reasons for not pursuing patents is that they take too long to obtain. In response to this concern, the US Patent office has implemented a procedure that enables applicants to make a request, when an application is field, to expedite examination of the…
The U.S. DOJ’s announcement last December –that it was now interpreting the 1961 Wire Act as primarily prohibiting only online sports betting– generated a lot of excitement and speculation that many states would move to legalize online gaming. Today, almost one year later, the excitement remains although little actual activity…
A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. Beyonce Still Can’t Nix Video Game Suit, Appeals Court Says A New York intermediate appeals court on Thursday affirmed a lower court ruling that pop singer Beyonce could not nix a suit alleging…
On October 30, 2012, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris issued a press release regarding a new enforcement effort involving California’s Online Privacy Protection Act, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 22575-22579 (“CalOPPA”). CalOPPA requires that “an operator of a commercial Web site or online service that collects personally identifiable…
A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. Cypress Hill Singer’s Grand Theft Likeness Suit Put To Rest A California appeals court refused Wednesday to revive a former Cypress Hill backup singer’s suit claiming that his likeness was misappropriated in…
A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. Google Wallet targeted in patent infringement suit Google is the target of a new lawsuit alleging its Wallet contactless payment system infringes on a patent issued in late 2007. Site Unseen: Schools,…
The App Conference and Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) took place October 18-19-20 at the San Jose Hilton and San Jose Convention Center. This event brought together more than 100 speakers that addressed key components of app development, marketing and revenue in 6 conference tracks over 3 days. With an…
October 9-11, Pillsbury team members attended the GDC Online Conference in Austin. Pillsbury has been participating (attending, speaking, sponsoring) GDC Online for over four years and we wouldn’t miss the final year the show will take place in Austin, Texas. The conference brings together industry professionals and game developers for…
A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. Ubisoft Files Lawsuit against BEP Music over Music Game Publisher Ubisoft has filed a $1 million lawsuit against BEP Music LLC in Superior Court claiming that it created an iOS versions of…